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Northlake Notes — October 2022 – The Cross Timbers Gazette https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/northlake-notes-october-2022-the-cross-timbers-gazette/ Things are heating up in Texas this month, and no I don’t mean the weather, thank goodness! This is an election year nationally and statewide and important dates are coming up. First, the deadline to register is October 11th. Don’t wait to register at the last minute or you may miss this one out. Head over to election central at www.votedenton.gov for all the information you may need from rules, dates, locations and sample ballots. Dates, locations, times and where you need to go differ based on whether you vote in early voting or on Election Day. Make a plan and get it done. Mail-in ballots take time so get those started soon. Early voting starts Monday, October 24. The legislature is taking up critical issues this cycle so who we send to Austin will have some real opportunities to make our lives better or worse. Redistricting has changed the makeup of all our precincts so new groups of voters are making choices for our areas. Many state races are competitive so your vote can make more of a difference than you may have thought. Make sure they hear your voice! Recently, disappointment with the appraisal district in Denton County reached a peak when 2/3rd of the taxing entities denied their budget request, including the Northlake Town Council. This was a severe action intended to send a wake-up call that across the county schools and towns had lost faith in the district to perform their duties. At the time, we didn’t know just how badly Northlake was about to be disappointed in their performance. For two years, the district has delivered certified estimates (educated guesses) for our tax rolls instead of certified totals. That was poor enough performance. This year however, while they delivered a certified total, they made a significant error which changed the Northlake rolls by 20% after we completed our budget and rate setting meetings. A change of this magnitude is egregious and could have had serious consequences for funding the town. Thankfully, we are stable and financially sound and able to make adjustments that won’t impact our ability to fund required services this year. This does mean that we will have to meet in a special session and redo our tax hearings and reset our rates. This is the complete failure for the appraisal district and warrants a complete overhaul of the organization. We have expressed our displeasure at this failure and expect any new leadership stepping up to address this seriously and completely. It is fortunate that our staff were able to quickly respond and help us reset our notices and hold a meeting in time to meet our state deadlines. We will be looking for aggressive changes and following them closely over the next year to see needed changes take place. As our County Judge said about this situation when he called for change a while back, “we will not fund failure.” Northlake concurs completely. CTG Staff The Cross Timbers Gazette News Department

What To Pack For A Holiday In Thailand: The Essential Packing Guide – Thaiger https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/what-to-pack-for-a-holiday-in-thailand-the-essential-packing-guide-thaiger/ Getting ready for your big trip to the Land of Smiles? Travelling to Thailand is such an exciting experience, but for some people, trying to work out what you should pack and bring to the country can be a bit daunting Overpacking is a common mistake almost every traveller makes, especially when travelling to a country as diverse as Thailand. It’s understandable to stuff your bags with things that rarely get used, like extra towels, a second jacket, extra batteries, and snorkel gears. After all, Thailand is far away from home, causing your mind to run through what-if scenarios. However, you actually don’t need to pack much since most things are available locally. Unless, of course, you don’t want to spend any money on things you could easily bring from home. Whether you like to pack lightly or you prefer having everything ready in your bag, here’s our guide on what to pack to Thailand. Before Packing Your Bags Some of the most important things you’ll need for your trip to Thailand won’t actually be in your bag. Therefore, be sure to sort out the following essentials before you actually pack your bags, as they may take a bit of time. 1. Visa PHOTO: Unsplash When planning a vacation to Thailand, the first thing you need to decide is whether you’ll require a visa. For a visit under 30 days, you likely won’t need a visa since you’ll enter the country on a 30-day exemption stamp. Most nationalities can enter on the 30-day exemption stamp, but be sure to check with your local Thai embassy or consulate first. If you’re planning to stay in Thailand for more than 60 days, then you’ll need to apply for a tourist visa. You can apply for a single entry or a multiple-entry tourist visa. A multiple-entry tourist visa is valid for 60 days, while a multiple-entry tourist visa is valid for six months, with permitted stays of 60 days at a time. 2. Vaccination PHOTO: Vaccination by Katja Fuhlert from Pixabay. Taking sensible medical precautions before you travel is vital. Therefore, it’s recommended to get vaccinated for the most common diseases in Thailand. Some vaccinations are mandatory depending on your medical history and which part of the world you’re travelling from. If you’re travelling from the UK or the US, here are the vaccinations recommended by both the NHS and CDC: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Typhoid Cholera Malaria Rabies Varicella Polio Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis Measles-mumps-rubella Yellow fever Japanese encephalitis. The list might be long and intimidating. Plus, getting vaccinated for all of them can be pretty expensive. But don’t worry, most travellers don’t need to get all of these vaccinations. It depends on your medical history, which regions you’re visiting, the activities you’re planning to do, and how long you’re planning to stay in the country. Also, some vaccinations like measles-mumps-rubella and typhoid are scheduled early in childhood. Therefore, check your medical history to ensure you’re already protected. In general, most travellers only need vaccinations for tetanus, Hepatitis A and B, yellow fever, and rabies. Vaccination against yellow fever is a requirement for all travellers arriving from any country with a risk of transmission. It’s a good idea to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as well. 3. Travel insurance PHOTO: Unsplash No one wants anything bad to happen during their vacation. However, even the best-planned trips can be affected by the unexpected, especially during a Covid-19 pandemic. You don’t want to get stuck in Thailand with a huge medical bill you can’t pay, and you don’t want any unforeseeable events to throw a wrench in your travel plans. The only way to ensure that you’re protected against any unwanted situation is to get travel insurance. 4. Flight ticket PHOTO: Plane tickets from freepik. Having a return or onward flight booked is a legal requirement for those who enter Thailand as tourists. You may or may not be asked for this information, but it’s better to come prepared. To be safe, print a copy of your flight information and keep it in your travel wallet. 5. Hotel reservation information You’ll likely have to fill out an arrival card on the plane or on arrival at the immigration. One of the things you need to fill out on the arrival card is the name and address of the hotel you’re going to stay in. Therefore, be sure to print out your hotel reservation information and keep it in your travel wallet. Of course, you can also store the information on your phone, but be sure that you can access it without reception. 6. Passport PHOTO: Passport by jacqueline macou from Pixabay. This one is very obvious, but a lot of people forget about their passports until it’s too late. Since your passport needs to be valid for at least six months, it’s best to check ahead of time in case you need to renew it. It’s also recommended that you make a couple of copies of your passport with you since you may need to provide them to your hotel, car or bike rental, etc. It’s a requirement to have your passport with you at all times. However, it’s safer to keep your passport in your hotel’s safe. Therefore, instead of bringing your passport everywhere, it’s best to carry a coloured copy with you. It will be enough should you need to show it to a police officer. Make sure to photocopy the page of your passport with the entry stamp as well. 7. Document scans Take cellphone photos or scan your passport, driving license, insurance info, credit cards, and any other important documents and save them to your email account. These may come in handy if you lose any of your documents since you have companies of them available on your phone. You might also want to keep the numbers of your banks in case you need to cancel your cards. Should you bring a backpack or a suitcase? PHOTO: Backpack and travel guide by rawpixel.com from freepik. A lot of people prefer to use backpacks when travelling around Thailand. They would argue that backpacking is the best way to see the country. There aren’t many elevators outside of big cities, and climbing a stair with a suitcase can be a hassle. Travelling with a backpack also comes in handy if you’re planning to stay in many different areas in the country or if you want to go island hopping. It can be hard to lift suitcases on and off boats, taxis, trains, and airports. However, if you don’t plan to be constantly on the move and you’re not going to visit remote areas, travelling with a suitcase can be a great option. Most of the time, you can go from taxi to hotel, to bus, to train, without having to lift or carry your suitcase. Backpack or suitcase – it’s really up to you and what you’re planning to do in the country. Both are easy to travel with. Just be sure they’re lightweight and durable. Cash, Credit, and Debit Cards It’s a good idea to diversify your travel cash when travelling to Thailand. You should have at least two ways to access funds, whether it’s cash, credit card, or debit cards. 1. Carry-on cash PHOTO: Thai Banknote by lifeforstock from freepik. You have to provide proof of adequate finances for the duration of your stay. For instance, cash equivalent to 10,000 Baht per person. While it’s rare to be asked to prove if you have access to this money, it’s best to carry it as a minimum amount of cash. You don’t have to carry Baht, but make sure that the exchange rate of the currency you carry is equivalent to the required amount. If you want to exchange your currency, it’s better to do it inside Thailand. Cash will be needed for markets and food stalls, especially if you’re travelling to smaller towns or remote islands. 2. Credit or debit card with zero transaction fees PHOTO: Unsplash Most chain hotels, restaurants, and shops in malls take cards. You can also use your cash to withdraw money and get local currency. Therefore, you can use your credit and debit card in Thailand. The most commonly accepted cards are Visa and Mastercard. Be sure to bring a credit or debit card that will work internationally and doesn’t charge for ATM withdrawals or foreign transactions. Keep in mind that although your card has zero transaction fees, ATMs in Thailand still charge per withdrawal. Don’t forget to let your banks know the dates you’ll be in Thailand so they can make a note on your account. Clothing PHOTO: Tourists in a Thai Temple by jcomp from freepik. When packing for Thailand, you need to remember that the country is either warm or scorching hot. Avoid packing wool or polyester clothes. Instead, pack clothes with airy and breathable fabric like cotton, linen, and viscose. Some options in Thailand may include T-shirts, tank tops, shorts, loose pants, and summer dresses. In addition, you might want to pack a rain jacket, especially if you’re travelling during the wet season. Be sure that the rain jacket is light, cool, and waterproof. If you’re planning to use long-haul transportation like night buses, a light jacket will also come in handy. Besides the weather, you also need to keep in mind that Thai people are fairly conservative and modest. Bangkok tends to be a bit more flexible with how you dress, but still, it’s best to dress appropriately. When visiting temples, be sure to cover your shoulders, avoid tight-fitting clothes, and wear long pants and skirts. Don’t wear clothing with potentially offensive themes. You don’t have to pack your whole wardrobe. You can find cheap laundry services everywhere. Remember, the less you have to carry around, the easier and more comfortable your trip will be. Shoes PHOTO: Flip flops by AlkeMade from Pixabay. The most useful footwear in Thailand is a pair of flip-flop sandals or slip on shoes. You might have to take your shoes off frequently in Thailand – when entering a templ...

Aeris’ Global Intelligent IoT Network Supports M Auto’s African Expansion To Become The Largest E-Vehic… – IoT Business News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/aeris-global-intelligent-iot-network-supports-m-autos-african-expansion-to-become-the-largest-e-vehic-iot-business-news/ Aeris, a leading global Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, today announced that M Auto, the leading provider of electric mobility solutions in Africa, is utilizing Aeris’ secure, Intelligent IoT connectivity to help enable sustainable transportation across the continent. M Auto is now the largest electric vehicle start-up in Africa, with 2,000 e-bikes on the ground and 3,000 bikes ready for market. M Auto is also creating employment across Africa by investing in manufacturing and deploying e-Bikes across the continent, with Togo and Benin being the first two countries to go live. M Auto’s vision is to replace all African motorcycles powered by an internal combustion engine with electric by 2030 while creating more than one million jobs. Its mission is to provide access to innovative and sustainable electric mobility solutions to improve the quality of life of all African users by creating an e-mobility experience that is sustainable (has zero carbon emissions), affordable, digitally enabled, and offers an unparalleled mileage range via swappable charging battery stations. Since partnering in 2022, Aeris has helped M Auto through the initial launch of their EV products and services and enabled them to gain the ‘first mover advantage’ by shortening M Auto’s time-to-market. M Auto utilizes the Aeris Intelligent IoT Network to deploy its devices faster and Aeris’ support services to scale more quickly into new markets. In addition, the continued expansion of M Auto in Africa is boosted by the Aeris Intelligent IoT Network, which provides a robust platform with reliable connectivity everywhere to help build and scale innovative IoT programs including sustainable mobility solutions. Aeris’ global subscriber identity module (SIM), which is deployed at the point of manufacture, enabled M Auto to reduce its supply chain costs and solution deployment time. Shegun Adjadi Bakari, CEO of M Auto, commented: “At M Auto, our credo is to offer high quality products at affordable prices everywhere in Africa and for everyone. Aeris’ high-quality service and IoT expertise has assisted M Auto in providing access to innovative and sustainable electric mobility solutions. We have partnered with Aeris to expand our fleet in Togo, Benin, and beyond. By partnering with Aeris, we are making sustainable transportation more accessible as we continue our mission to transform lives.” Mohsen Mohseninia, VP Market Development, EU at Aeris stated: “We are delighted to help M Auto expand their capabilities and deliver sustainable transportation to the people throughout Africa. Aeris’ ability to offer secure, intelligent IoT connectivity at the most optimized total cost of ownership ensures that M Auto’s e-bikes are operational and reliable regardless of where they are deployed in Africa.”

7 Steps To Fuel Your Body – Massage Magazine https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/7-steps-to-fuel-your-body-massage-magazine/ Food represents and provides many things: energy, nutrition, culture, celebration, enjoyment and even medicine. Technically, food breaks into five fundamental categories that we need in proper proportions to fuel our body for optimal health and wellness: macro-nutrients including carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and micro-nutrients including vitamins and minerals. Eating Habits Matter We all witness the negative consequences of poor eating habits. The U.S. is one of the unhealthiest nations in the world; with such diet-related diseases as heart disease and cancer being the number-one killers (absent a pandemic). Good eating habits are core to good nutrition, and nutrition is central to our health and wellness. The benefits of proper nutrition are powerful: heart health, lower blood pressure, reduced cancer risk, lowered cholesterol, weight management, improved sleep, diabetes avoidance, strong bones and teeth, gut health, even-better mood and improved memory. Emerging research demonstrates that good nutrition together with lifestyle choices can even counteract a genetic predisposition toward a disease state. Experts have a saying, “Genetics loads the gun, but the environment pulls the trigger.”That means if we have the genes, our environment, including eating choices, may be the only thing standing between us and developing a chronic condition. There is evidence that one can turn off a negative gene marker through positive lifestyle choices. This is truly good news, indicating we have great influence over our current and future health. Yet, the reality is too many people do not receive the nutrition their bodies require from the food they eat due to factors like limited time, family constraints, lack of convenience, familiar habits, awareness, as well as taste preferences. Have you heard the adage: “You are what you eat”? This is a half-truth. The full truth is, “We are what we digest and absorb.” Ideally, we receive the vast majority of our required macro- and micro-nutrients through the real, whole, natural and fresh food that we eat. For example, it is easier for your body to use vitamins and minerals that come from a balanced diet rather than from supplements, according to a clinical professor Emma Laing, PhD, RDN. Compounds in fruits and vegetables work synergistically to promote wellness and these cannot be replicated in a dietary supplement. The Problem with Processed Foods Refined and processed foods, meaning altered from their natural state, will never be as absorbable, digestible and healthy as Mother Nature’s offerings. Consider the relationship between the surge in diet diseases and the evolution of our food chain. Less than 50 years ago most food was locally sourced and largely fresh, while today, most food is non-local, largely processed and full of additives. Refined or processed food almost universally involves removing fiber and nutrients while inserting seasonings and additives. Why? Fiber is difficult to preserve, so it is removed to improve shelf stability. And seasonings, disproportionately sugar and salt, lead to preferred taste, driving demand. As we eat more processed and packaged foods that are higher in these additives and devoid of fiber, it often leads to long-term nutritional gaps and poor health. I believe one reason I used to consistently overeat was because my body was craving the nutrients it was not always receiving. A fundamental step for me in reversing my overeating was shifting to more of a plant-based diet. While I did not set out to drop pounds, I began to lose weight by feeding my body more of what it needed, making it easier to eat less. 7 Steps to Help You Fuel Your Body Here are seven tips leading to healthy eating habits. Pick and choose what works for you, repeat and be patient with yourself as any improvement to your proper fueling is hugely beneficial. 1. Embrace moderation. Eat a little bit of everything and not too much of anything, with just one exception … 2. Eat lots of veggies, every day! As wide a variety as possible, as many colors as possible. The longest-living populations around the world share a common dietary characteristic—they all eat a largely whole-food, plant-based diet. 3. Focus on food, not nutrients. Concentrate on eating fresh (versus preserved), whole (versus refined), natural (versus modified) foods whenever possible, and the nutrients will take care of themselves. 4. Eat what makes you happy. Remember to balance both immediate and long-term happiness. Might you want a treat for immediate taste-bud pleasure? Go ahead and occasionally indulge. Also be mindful of your body as that healthy salad will make your body happy long-term. Part of moderation is finding your best balance between happy now and happy later. 5. Embrace the bitter. Raw kale, spinach, collard greens and other leafy-green superfoods have a bitter taste, which can be acquired. (Remember, there likely are items in your current diet that were also acquired tastes you chose to nurture, like coffee, alcohol, raw oysters, sushi and blue cheese.) My express lane to acquiring a taste for bitter was through a daily veggie smoothie brimming with natural, whole-food fiber and nutrition. It’s like drinking a healthy salad for breakfast every day. Initially nasty, then tolerable and now enjoyable! Find your own way to tolerating, if not embracing, bitter. To help you get started, here is my favorite Green Smoothie recipe: Green Smoothie Recipe Cut, combine, and blend the following until smooth: • Five to six stalks of celery (remove any leaves) • Five to six inches of cucumber (English cucumber seeds are more easily digested) • Two handfuls of spinach • One avocado • One handful of collard greens (can substitute swiss chard) • One handful of kale • One handful of cilantro • Portion of or full fresh jalapeno pepper (to achieve desired flavor) • Water to achieve your desired consistency (I use 2 ¾ cups) • Personal preferences: Include all stalks for fiber benefit, use organic produce, and substitute one cup of bone broth (reducing water the same amount) 6. Make your environment work for you, not against you. Simply remove non-desired items from your environment and replace these with healthy options that make your road to better eating habits a smoother ride. 7. Engage a like-minded friend who can support you, encourage accountability, even let you vent when you feel challenged or had a setback. We all need cheerleaders to reach lasting change. Nutritious and Delicious Healthy food is nutritious—and can also be delicious! Best wishes on developing better eating habits to fuel your daily performance. Marshall Dahneke is running the 2023 Boston Marathon to raise funds for massage therapy research and community service in honor of his daughter, Jacquelyn, who passed away from breast cancer in early 2022. His column details his personal health journey, inspires massage therapists to live a healthier life, and promotes The Jacquelyn Project to raise funds for massage research and especially breast cancer community service projects. Visit The Jacquelyn Project’s home page for an overview of the project, sponsor highlights, and a donation link.  About the Author Marshall Dahneke is the grateful husband of Michelle and proud father of six wonderful children, a lover of massage, former CEO of Performance Health, 2016 Massage Hall of Fame inductee, and aspiring endurance athlete finding his way to a better way of life. Visit The Jacquelyn Project’s home page for an overview of the project, sponsor highlights, and a donation link.]

No Obituaries Today | News, Sports, Jobs – Escanaba Daily Press https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/no-obituaries-today-news-sports-jobs-escanaba-daily-press/ Thursday, October 6, 2022 – No obituaries today.

London BLOCKCHAIN, NFT, WEB3, FINTECH Mega Event Presented By Metaverse Week – PR Newswire UK https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/london-blockchain-nft-web3-fintech-mega-event-presented-by-metaverse-week-pr-newswire-uk/ , /PRNewswire/ — An incredible BLOCKCHAIN,NFT,WEB3,FINTECH,METAVERSE mega event rounded up at Canary Wharf Hilton Hotel London, organized by  Metaverse Week & hosted by Kora Events. The event was crowned by 80+VIP speakers and 500+ enthusiasts in the blockchain, NFT, WEB3.0, Fintech, metaverse space from the UK and around the world. This conference brought together high-profile industry masterminds to discuss different expects and potentials in Metaverse and Blockchain. BLOCKCHAIN/ WEB 3.0 /NFT/ METAVERSE EVENT –LONDON BLOCKCHAIN/ WEB 3.0 /NFT/ METAVERSE EVENT –LONDON The event was organized by Mr. Kabirul Islam (Co-founder, Flaxbit UAB & Vice-President of Metaverse Week), the opening speaker at the event. He is a tech entrepreneur with 15+ years’ experience in telecom, IoT and blockchain. He is building sustainable crypto and NFT ultra-hybrid ecosystem trusted by over 500 partners. FLAXNFT is a revolutionary marketplace on multichain which reduces gas fees for users, community and drives mass adoption.   Mr. Surya Chowdhury (CEO of Shine Academy, Co-founder at Flaxbit) was another co-host of the event and brings a deep technical expertise and innovative perspective for Flaxbit and FLAXNFT’s next phase of growth. Balbir Judge, Dr. Christina Yan Zhang & Victoria Pallot were the Metaverse & NFT event week hosts which also saw the participation of top-notch industry experts from different sectors within the Crypto and NFT space. The event’s keynote speaker was the tech pioneer Alan Boyd, who reported to Bill Gates as the 32nd Employee of Microsoft and gave a great talk on the Metaverse. He claimed to “start work in the Metaverse four years before Mark Zuckerberg was born.” Boyd has also launched the world’s first Digital Autonomous Lifeforms (DAULs), AI virtual assistants are “Born on the Blockchain, Live in the Metaverse.” Also presenting was Alexander Amartei, Irish entrepreneur, Investor, and CEO of Arabian Camels.  Alexander is the producer of Antara – the first major DeFi Hollywood Movie in history financed by tokens and the power of Web 3. Mr. Surya Chowdhury & Kabirul Islam have come together with their visionary mind in blockchain agnostic “FLAXBIT” cryptocurrency exchange, and they plan to expand its current ecosystem towards trusted crypto economy, Flaxbit is  fully regulated crypto exchange, and easy-to-use platform for accessing the broader crypto economy. Metaverse Week is a global event bringing together local and international experts in London to shape the future of the metaverse and explore its promise and potential applications within the blockchain space. Tech experts and artists were showing the innovation to build the sustainable Web3.0 NFT market-place for the world. Panel 1- Top Crypto Investors The event kicked off with a panel discussion of the top Crypto investors. They discussed various topics like the right time to invest in NFT, exciting areas for investments, and the most important factors to consider when investing. One panel member also mentioned that “raising funds is not difficult in the current bear market.” He elaborated on this by sharing an example of his firm, which raised over $17M in just six months.  Panel 2- Marketing Masterminds These top-level marketers brainstormed on the difference between web2 and web3 marketing. The panel also opined that community plays a crucial role in marketing. Lastly, the panel recommended hiring young teens with a creative and enthusiastic mindset, as it can be the best pulse for a great marketing strategy. Panel 3- Creative Heads This panel discussed exciting topics, including NFT art, Fine Art, Fashion, and 3D scanning. They shared their life experiences of self-funding and how it helped them to achieve immense success. Panel 4- Entertainment Pioneers The members asserted that to date, Entertainment was only from one dimension, but due to Metaverse,  Entertainment has changed drastically and is purely multi-dimensional. That said, Boundaries between getting entertained and entertaining are diminishing.   Panel 5- Web3 & NFT Leaders The Web 3.0 industry is slowing and steadily gaining the traction of many institutions. To help institutions and crypto enthusiasts to sail in this space smoothly, a panel of Web3 & NFT Leaders gathered and shared their opinions.  Panel 6: Metaverse The members of this panel were discussed the sustainable world for metaverse. Panel 7- Online Safety Professionals The next panel talked about NFT,  Blockchain, Web3, Fintech, and best Cybersecurity tips. The members believe that as online technology is evolving and the government is taking necessary steps to prevent cyber crimes. Panel 8- Social Impact/ Influencers A panel of Social Influencers was next to stage the Metaverse week and shared views on safeguarding, child protection, benefits of Tech in healthcare, Blockchain for good and social impact. Panel 9- Blockchain Spearheads Last but not least, blockchain experts headed the next panel discussion, where they talked about Blockchain Development & Smart Contracts and web3 apps. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/london-metaverse-week-2022-kabirul-islam/ https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6978779205509468160/  Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1913759/FLEXFOG_1.jpg Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1913743/FLEXFOG_2.jpg SOURCE Metaverse Week

Masked Singer 2022 LIVE — Fortune Teller Revealed As Famous CEO As Fans Have Crazy Theories About Purple M… – The US Sun https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/masked-singer-2022-live-fortune-teller-revealed-as-famous-ceo-as-fans-have-crazy-theories-about-purple-m-the-us-sun/ Live Blog MASK ON Updated: 4:00 ET, Oct 6 2022 THE latest episode of The Masked Singer saw a shocking unmasking and yet another clue that led fans to believe that Harp is Amber Riley. After singing The Jeffersons theme song, Fortune Teller was revealed to be businessman Daymond John in a twist that shocked host Nick Cannon, who told the Shark Tank CEO how much he loved FUBU. Fortune Teller lost the Battle Royale sing-off to the reigning queen Harp, who fans are convinced is former Glee star Amber Riley. Online fans lost their minds when actress Tori Spelling presented a clue to Harp’s identity that consisted of a box of purple mashed potatoes, with one viewer theorizing: “Amber Riley…purple mashed potatoes stand for the purple piano on Glee where they did mashups.” The Masked Singer airs on Wednesday nights at 8pm ET on FOX. Read our Masked Singer live blog for the latest news and updates… Who went home last week? Two masked singers were unmasked and eliminated last week. The Pi-Rat was eliminated and revealed to be Jeff Dunham The Panther was eliminated and revealed to be Montell Jordan. ‘Sleeper-hit’ host Season eight of The Masked Singer sees seven-time host Nick Cannon returning to emcee the series for another edition. Cannon was first offered the hosting gig in 2018 and saw immediate potential in the show’s concept. He revealed to Variety: “I thought that this idea is so crazy, it’s either going to be a huge failure or a huge hit. “Luckily for me, it was the latter. But that’s confirmation of the type of creator and entertainer that I am. I’ve always been the sleeper-hit guy.” First judge on the panel In November 2017, FOX began developing an American version of the South Korean reality show The King of Mask Singer. In 2018, Crazy Rich Asians star Ken Jeong was the first celebrity to sign on to The Masked Singer’s judging panel. Regarding the decision, Ken told Gold Derby: “When I was offered to be on it, I asked my mom. “I’m of Korean descent and my mum still gets all her Korean TV shows via satellite. “She was like ‘you’ve got to do it. It’s a huge hit. It’s gonna help your career.” The actor stated: “I’m not qualified to be on that show. I’m not a trained singer. “So I was very loose about it. I felt I was the Homer Simpson of the show. The producers enjoy the stupidity I bring to the show.” Contestants get paid to appear While there is no grand prize, the contestants are paid to appear on the show. The contestants are paid per week for the episodes they appear on, and receive a signing bonus. Each contestant has no definitive salary, but the dollar amount most likely varies. As with other similar shows, the weekly salary and signing bonus vary with the magnitude of the star performing. The Masked Singer is based on a Korean show The viral competition program is inspired by the South Korean show King of Masked Singer, which debuted in 2015. The candidates in the American series are dressed in full-body costumes, but the contestants in the South Korean version are generally dressed in masks and large clothes. According to Insider, the program was such a smash in South Korea that it has been remade in China, Vietnam, and Thailand. How The Masked Singer works, continued Following the performances, the audience and panelists use an electronic gadget to vote for their favorite performer. The show employs a weighted voting method, in which each panelist and audience member’s vote is worth 50 percent of the total score. The competitor with the lowest popularity removes their disguise to reveal their true identity. This process of elimination continues for a certain number of episodes until only three participants remain in the season finale, after which one is named the champion when they perform once more. As a prize, the Golden Mask trophy is presented to the winner. How The Masked Singer works Each season of The Masked Singer has a different cast of celebrities. In an episode, four to six competitors sing a 90-second cover song in costume for panelists and an audience. Before and after each performance, hints – or clue packages – about their identities are presented. A filmed interview with a celebrity’s electronically disguised voice narrating a video with subtle allusions to what they are renowned for is a recurring format. The judges are given the opportunity to guess each singer’s identity out loud and record remarks in note binders during screenings of the clue packages, following performances, and before each elimination. Costume designer, continued As a result, Toybina may create several variations before deciding which would be exhibited throughout a season. Participants are given numerous options to choose from based on their history and what could fit them best. Their reasons for wearing a costume vary; some have an emotional attachment to it. Others, on the other hand, prefer to be able to roam around freely throughout performances. Masked Singer costume designer identity revealed Marina Toybina created the series’ costumes. She incorporates celebrity and producer requests in addition to her own thoughts while generating early proposals. By employing diverse stitching and construction techniques, each is intended to stand out from those seen in prior seasons and other iterations of the Masked Singer series. Toybina drafts each concept with a pencil and works with an illustrator to make a digital version with a 3D look after researching fur and skin textures, historical dresses, and everything that could be related to each character. Producers go over each design and make notes on what needs to be changed. Who is Daymond John? Daymond John is a branding expert and one of the stars of ABC’s Shark Tank. It is believed that businessman and motivational speaker Daymond John has a net worth of $350million. “Daymond John has come a long way from turning a $40 budget into FUBU, a $6 billion fashion game-changer,” reads his website. “Throughout his career, Daymond has continued to be an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. “He is not only a pioneer in the fashion industry but a Shark on the 4-time Emmy Award winning Shark Tank, a New York Times best-selling author, branding guru, and highly sought-after motivational speaker.” FUBU is an American hip hop apparel company launched by John and others. FUBU stands for “For Us, By Us.” Kevin McHale convinced the Harp is co-star In a posted on his account yesterday, Glee star Kevin McHale shared a video of himself reacting to The Harp’s performance of I Have Nothing by Whitney Houston on The Masked Singer last week, and he seemed to know who was behind the mask. The video was captioned, with a sarcastic undertone: “Check out this brand new singer.” Throughout the video, he made facial expressions of feigned surprise as he sung along to the song he believed was sung by his former Glee co-star Amber Riley. Who is Ken Jeong? part three Tran Ho, Jeong’s wife, is a breast cancer survivor and a Vietnamese American family physician. Zooey and Alexa are their twin children, born in 2007. Jeong lives in Calabasas, California, with his family. Who is Ken Jeong? Ken Jeong is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, writer, television personality, and licensed physician, who was born on July 13, 1969. He became well-known for his roles as Leslie Chow in The Hangover films and Ben Chang in the NBC sitcom Community. He starred in the ABC comedy Dr. Ken, in which he developed, wrote, and produced, and he has also acted in the films Knocked Up, Role Models, Furry Vengeance), The Duff, Ride Along 2, Crazy Rich Asians, and Tom & Jerry. How to watch The Masked Singer Viewers can watch season seven of The Masked Singer via the FOX channel. New episodes are set to premiere on Wednesdays at 8pm ET. Those who can’t tune into network television are able to view the show on streaming platforms Hulu and FuboTV. The Fortune Teller is… DAYMOND JOHN! Daymond John is the founder of FuBu and the CEO of Shark Tank. Final guesses Jenny McCarthy guesses Damon Dash. Nicole Scherzinger guesses Ryan Seacrest. Robin Thicke guesses Ray J. Ken Jeong guesses Daymond John. The Queen’s reign continues THE HARP is continuing on to The Masked Singer’s semifinals. The Fortune Teller will be unmasked and eliminated tonight. How did Bob Saget die? Bob Saget passed away at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida. The police and the fire department responded to the hotel around 4pm ET after a security team member found him unresponsive during a welfare check. He was declared dead at the scene and a preliminary autopsy was performed on the morning of January 10 and said, “At this time, there is no evidence of drug use or foul play.” The Orange County Sheriff’s Office told The Sun, “We can confirm that the cause of death was related to internal bleeding from the brain after it appeared Mr. Saget hit his head on something in his hotel room. “There was a bruise discovered on the back of his neck. No narcotics or alcohol were found in Mr. Saget’s system. “We believe he did not understand the severity of the internal damage done and fell asleep soon after.” Ken Jeong breaks into tears After Harp’s beautiful rendition of the Full House theme song, Ken Jeong cried and said how emotional he was watching Jodie Sweetin sing along. The comedian went on to say that “our friend” Bob Saget is looking down with pride on the singers. Battle Royale begins The Harp and Fortune Teller are going head to head in a song Battle Royale. The singers are singing the Full House theme song. Fortune Teller sings the song in the traditional version, while Ha...

Crypto News: 51% Of Daily Bitcoin Volume On Crypto Exchanges Are Fake, Says Report – India.com https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/crypto-news-51-of-daily-bitcoin-volume-on-crypto-exchanges-are-fake-says-report-india-com/ Crypto News: 51% Of Daily Bitcoin Volume On Crypto Exchanges Are Fake, Says Report New Delhi: More than 51 per cent of the total Bitcoin trading volume on various crypto exchanges this year is fake amid volatile global economic conditions, a new report has claimed. Bitcoin is the blue chip of cryptocurrency and represents 40 per cent of the total crypto assets outstanding in the new and volatile crypto markets. Its market cap is currently at 382.25 billion.Also Read – TATA Vs TATA Coin: Delhi HC Grants Former’s Appeal Against The Cryptocurrency According to data provided by niche news publisher BanklessTimes.com, the majority of this fake Bitcoin volume is due to wash trading. Also Read – RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Calls Cryptocurrency ‘Clear Danger’; What Do Experts Say? Know Here Wash trading is illegal, where an asset is bought and sold simultaneously on the same platform to create false liquidity. This is often done by bots or spoofing orders. Also Read – Crypto Crash: Indian Investors Lost Nearly Rs 1,000 Crore To Fake Cryptocurrency Exchanges “It’s difficult to talk about cryptocurrency without talking about Bitcoin. Yet, there is a concern that a large part of the daily traded volume of Bitcoin is fake. This puts into question the legitimacy of exchanges and the reliability of data,” said Jonathan Merry, CEO of BanklessTimes. Another factor contributing to the fake volume is stable coins such as Tether (USDT). Tether pairs very well with Bitcoin and is often used to buy and sell Bitcoin on exchanges. “This results in much volume being generated without any actual Bitcoin changing hands,” said the report. According to the report, faking trading volume can be a way for exchanges to attract new customers. By appearing to be more popular than they actually are, exchanges can trick investors into thinking there is more activity and liquidity on their platform. Another reason people might engage in wash trading is to prop up the price of a particular asset, according to the report. By buying and selling the asset simultaneously, they can create the illusion of demand and drive up the price. This can be done for personal gain or artificially inflate an asset’s price before selling it. “Investors should be wary of exchanges that report false figures. You must do your research and only use exchanges you trust,” the report suggested. (Except for headline, India.com has not edited the IANS copy) For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest Business News on India.com. Topics: BitcoinBitcoin Cryptocurrencybitcoin newsCryptocurrencies in India Published Date: October 6, 2022 12:31 PM IST

New U.S. Ambassador To ASEAN Yohannes Abraham Presents Credentials To ASEAN Secretary General Lim Jock Hoi – US Embassy And Consulates In Indonesia https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/new-u-s-ambassador-to-asean-yohannes-abraham-presents-credentials-to-asean-secretary-general-lim-jock-hoi-us-embassy-and-consulates-in-indonesia/ (Photo: State Dept. / Budi Sudarmo) JAKARTA – Yohannes Abraham, the new U.S. Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, presented his Letter of Credence to ASEAN Secretary General Dato Lim Jock Hoi on October 5 at the ASEAN Secretariat’s headquarters in Jakarta. Ambassador Abraham was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris on September 19, 2022. Prior to assuming his position, Ambassador Abraham served in the White House as Deputy Assistant to the President, Chief of Staff, and Executive Secretary of the National Security Council. Previously, he was the Executive Director of the Biden-Harris Transition, where he managed day-to-day operations and oversaw the national security, economic, and domestic policy and personnel teams. During the Obama-Biden Administration, Ambassador Abraham served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the White House National Economic Council, as well as Chief of Staff of the White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs. He has also worked as Senior Advisor to the Obama Foundation and taught at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. A native of Springfield, Virginia, Ambassador Abraham holds a BA from Yale College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. By U.S. Embassy Jakarta | 6 October, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases

US Commerce Department Grants Entrepreneurship Funds In TN – The Associated Press – En Español https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/us-commerce-department-grants-entrepreneurship-funds-in-tn-the-associated-press-en-espanol/ MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The University of Memphis and two organizations that encourage entrepreneurship in Tennessee have received a total of $4.2 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce, officials said. The grants provided by the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration are part of the so-called Build to Scale program, which gives funds to organizations that support technology entrepreneurs, encourage innovation and fuel economic growth, the department said in a news release Wednesday. Memphis-based AgLaunch received $1.5 million from the program. AgLaunch is a nonprofit that helps start and develop agricultural companies, its website said. It plans a project geared toward expanding agriculture infrastructure and technology while attracting agriculture investment in Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee, the EDA said on its website. Nashville-based Launch Tennessee is an economic development organization that teams with the state of Tennessee to make resources accessible for startup companies, its website said. Launch Tennessee received $2 million for an industry network expansion project in sectors including advanced energy, agricultural technology, automotive/mobility and life sciences, the EDA said. The University of Memphis received more than $700,000 to help launch the Black Wealth Advancement through New Business and Knowledge Development project.

Poisonous Abandoned Oil Wells Are All Over North Texas – Denton Record Chronicle https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/poisonous-abandoned-oil-wells-are-all-over-north-texas-denton-record-chronicle/ Best of the Blotter Every Wednesday morning, get the week’s top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. Breaking News Get the latest, most up-to-date news alerts when you sign up to receive our Breaking News newsletter.  e-Edition Notifier Receive a daily notification that the DR-C e-Edition is available. Sign up now. High School Season Pass Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools.  Mean Green Spotlight Get exclusive, in-depth coverage of the University of North Texas athletics teams in this weekly newsletter. Promotions and Offers Would you like to receive information from our advertisers or DR-C offers? Sign up now. Wake Up with the DR-C Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. Your Money, Your Home In the DR-C’s newest newsletter, get exclusive coverage about business in Denton County, with a focus on the housing market.

Norwegian Cruise Line To Eliminate Covid-19 Testing From 4 Oct – Travel Daily https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/norwegian-cruise-line-to-eliminate-covid-19-testing-from-4-oct-travel-daily/ Ö2kn1¬æTçHäŸ0ùšn؍¹cý£4=qä°Ã¼ÅGs{z*n…%헣Q҉OO{y…/e㡂‹g‰h;_BËó,c_ÜÝô˜ís½¤–±›—SQ¾Sb :¤ÿ¼r¬®s|ÿÞ+ó¹(ßr¯´„ÝÞõÒٛ ǯ©ëJä2GVi½¤}KÂo)*ó&ýAOÚ%Žô÷ã²Ê}e.rØÖF¸Oâ`Ð#« Ú¼m!D£ÑH”&›ÃCã¨e›í÷­žlmÞï÷ïÏǾýqÖ»¬’Ó¶õÒ¶ö8=•¶Ù½Ìz°|kö­#Cnë÷ûG¿Éi+¯2ÿÚ~,cÑþÈ%g™C!”’É´FqGmVö®Æz˜çÖÁJBDgÃsçä·ç,À©Ôñtíœø½æ0–µ:·¶wAöBÐì-€ÊÍLÅù”ù‡¾— @l@¨÷çLl,Ð8Ró˜); ù¡@æ ‘WÇ,ï&£Wòmº òQwWû×°Ãè8Óº&tœ9)-$h“tr¥ƒ“ø@C gí[ÑmΗt[]À¼sÔEa°S£ŸäœZ`öÜ Ä«†ç¼q’­òÃ3Æ»o¬ÓöŒnaìÜ:: 7øŇpó²ƒ(qꞞ­½¾ðJ¤i˜¹YÐ[ö–C¾¼³µ($öÆØ?„ ÌE€ãåÿô72ÿ£-™dòvE»QeÕêL䪌|,‹GEÓòµÅ&þ{øj™¥=ǎÄX3ïï¼ Ò

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David Beckham Creates Awareness On Healthy Lifestyle During QCS Visit – The Peninsula https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/david-beckham-creates-awareness-on-healthy-lifestyle-during-qcs-visit-the-peninsula/ David Beckham (right) and Giles Duley during the QCS event. Doha: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) welcomed football legend David Beckham and Chef Giles Duley – CEO, Legacy of War Foundation, who together raised awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, especially healthy food.  The event was held for individuals living with cancer and their families at the QCS headquarters and featured a healthy cooking show.    David Beckham and Giles Duley also shared stories with attendees about how they overcame challenges and their favourite food memories. They shared the foods with the people living with cancer and their families, which positively impacted the quality of life of this category. During the visit, the Qatar Cancer Society team explained the psychological impact of healthy food. The visit came during the Doha Healthcare Week — World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) – 2022. Mona Ashkanani, General Manager of QCS, welcomed the guests and stressed the importance of these visits in providing psychological support to people living with cancer and their families and raising their awareness of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, especially healthy food. In addition to providing all other means of support that would enhance their self-confidence and stress the importance of overcoming the difficulties and facing the challenges until we reach what we aspire to, she added.  Ashkanani thanked all the attendees, led by Beckham and Giles Duley, for their support for people living with cancer, and thanked the organisers of Doha Healthcare Week  for allowing the charity to launch one of these initiatives.

Less Is More | News, Sports, Jobs – Evening Observer https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/less-is-more-news-sports-jobs-evening-observer/ Falconer/Cassadaga Valley goalkeeper Carson Olson dives on top of the ball to prevent Randolph’s Jacob Zink, middle, from scoring in Wednesday’s CCAA East Division game. OBSERVER Photo by Christian Storms RANDOLPH — Sometimes less is more. The Falconer/Cassadaga Valley boys soccer team played the final 20 minutes of its game against Randolph a man short and then the final five minutes two men short, but that didn’t stop the Golden Cougars from adding another goal and beating the Cardinals 3-0 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association East Division action on Wednesday. “Discipline on the defensive front,” Falconer/Cassadaga Valley head coach Nick Quattrone said was what helped the Golden Cougars preserve the shutout while down players. “We played really smart out of the back. Cleared the ball when necessary, no easy balls through the middle and just perseverance up front attacking those loose balls and they were rewarded for it.” Coming into the match, it was well known that if the Golden Cougars wanted a good chance at winning they would have to stop Randolph’s dynamic duo of Cooper Freeman and Griffin Nelson. It was obvious Falconer/Cassadaga Valley planned on marking the duo closely, but that didn’t stop Freeman and Nelson from getting their chances. “It’s no secret that Cooper and Griffin are our two leading goal scorers,” Randolph head coach David Pihlblad said. “Almost every team all year has put a guy on at least one of them, sometimes both of them. At the end of the first half we had several chances … We had one or two that right there and I think if we get one before halftime that changes the game.” Falconer/Cassadaga Valley defender Finley Pavlock (7) goes to kick the ball from Randolph’s Cooper Freeman (9) while teammate Gabe Lundmark (5) comes to support in Wednesday’s CCAA East Division contest in Randolph. OBSERVER Photo by Christian Storms Just like Randolph, Falconer/Cassadaga Valley’s attack has plenty of speed and skill and it allowed the Golden Cougars to strike first. In the seventh minute, Alex Reynolds used his speed to enter the box from the left wing and sent a perfectly placed strike into the bottom of the net for the 1-0 lead. The rest of the first half was fairly even, but Reynolds was the only one to find the back of the net and that was largely thanks to his goalie Carson Olson turning aside every Randolph chance. Olson made 15 saves on the night and none were bigger than when a Randolph free kick pinballed it’s way behind everyone and Olson had to chase down the ball, diving just in time to prevent the ball from crossing the line. “It was an excellent job by our goalkeeper today,” Quattrone added. “He kept us in the game. There were some really tough shots on him, but he kept us in it.” After getting some rest at halftime, the Golden Cougars decided to buy some insurance early in the second half. Just 10 minutes in, Gabe Lundmark found himself dribbling down the right wing and just before he got into the top right corner of the box he lofted a ball over the Randolph defense to Reynolds who perfectly timed his run to get his head on the ball and into the back of the net for a 2-0 lead. It was already a tall order to score once on Falconer/Cassadaga Valley, but now Randolph needed two goals in order to pull level. With around 21 minutes left in the game, Randolph got its help when the Golden Cougars went down a man thanks to a player being shown a second yellow card. Falconer/Cassadaga Valley’s Roger Markham (1) dribbles into the box during Wednesday’s East Division game against Randolph. OBSERVER Photo by Christian Storms Unfortunately for Randolph, the player sent off the pitch was not Falconer/Cassadaga Valley defender Finley Pavlock who continued to be a living nightmare for any forward playing down his wing. Getting the ball past Pavlock proved nearly as difficult as getting it past Olson and he made sure that his presence was felt whenever the ball came to his side. “Randolph has two of the most dynamic players in the entire league and the fact that he’s able to suppress them,” Quattrone stated about Pavlock. “It’s a testament to how hard he works in practice, how fast he is and just how tenacious he is on the ball. He is just an elite player.” Despite being at a disadvantage, it was the Golden Cougars who found the back of the net again when Coleson Barber punched home a loose ball in the box after a free kick. Then, in the final five minutes, another Falconer/Cassadaga Valley player received a second yellow card to give Randolph a two-man advantage, but it was already too late to make any difference. The victory keeps alive the hopes of Falconer/Cassadaga Valley (8-5-1, 6-2-1) earning a share of the league title with Portville (10-3-1, 7-1-1), but it will require Gowanda/Pine Valley (1-13-0, 1-8-0) to pull off the upset next Wednesday. Meanwhile, Randolph’s (9-5-0, 5-4-0) league title hopes have been dashed thanks to Monday’s overtime loss to Portville and Wednesday’s loss to Falconer/Cassadaga Valley. “We had a really tough game on Monday,” Pihlblad stated. “We went to double overtime against Portville and the kids looked tired. They just looked like we didn’t have it today and Falconer/Cassadaga Valley brought it. I think that was the big difference.” Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox

How Design And Brands Can Really Impact The Metaverse – Creative Review https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/how-design-and-brands-can-really-impact-the-metaverse-creative-review/ Design agency DNCO discusses the role of place, design, brand, and community in the metaverse – and crucially, tries to define what it actually is For all its ubiquity as a buzzword, ‘the metaverse’ is still often used as a term that refers to something entirely in the future – a Zuckerberg-fronted, avatar-populated, dystopian space that owes more to the world of science fiction than contemporary digital culture or branding. It’s a confusing and complex entity, which is partly why design agency DNCO decided to create an exhibition for this year’s London Design Festival titled Virtually Everywhere: Place and Design in the Metaverse. As the agency’s strategist Alex Fenton and creative director Patrick Eley point out, most of us have been using metaverses for a while already, through things like Minecraft, Fortnite, and even Peloton. “It’s an experience that’s been around for a long time without real fanfare: it’s been creeping up on us for years,” says Eley. “Everyone has their own definition of it: it’s kind of a big, daunting, quite overwhelming sort of phenomenon,” adds Fenton. “Fundamentally it’s the idea that we could use the internet differently and live a different way using the new technology that makes that possible.” Indeed, the relative banality of what the metaverse might be isn’t exactly aligned with the vapourwave-esque landscapes most people associate with the term. So in order to try to unpack what we can learn from the metaverse, the LDF exhibition was split into six questions that the DNCO team felt it was crucial to get to grips with, such as ‘how sustainable is the metaverse?’ and ‘who owns it?’ All images: Virtually Everywhere: Place and Design in the Metaverse exhibition by DNCO

Improve Apartment Wi-Fi With D-Link R15 (Review) – Gadgetguy.com.au https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/improve-apartment-wi-fi-with-d-link-r15-review-gadgetguy-com-au/ The Wi-Fi router that came with your NBN subscription is probably not the best when it comes to the latest features and technologies. Do you live in an apartment and can see many Wi-Fi networks? As a result, your Wi-Fi may be the weakest link in the chain for fast and reliable internet access. Never fear, D-Link’s R15 smart router may be just the product to get your home network up to speed at a reasonable price. (Also, for handy tips and how to solve your internet issues, be sure to visit GadgetGuy’s guide on How to Improve my Internet.) D-Link EAGLE PRO AI R15 Price (RRP) $199.95 Website D-Link Australia From Leading retailers Warranty 12 months 24/7 Manual or Support pages User guide, video Country of Manufacture Taiwan About: D-Link is a global leader in designing and developing networking and connectivity products for consumers, small businesses, medium to large-sized enterprises, and service providers. The Eagle Pro AI range D-Link has a family of routers branded Eagle Pro AI. They all support Mesh technology and speeds up to 1.5Gbps as well as the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11AX) technology. Mesh technology will help extend your network, and we’ll explain more on this later. With Wi-Fi 6, this is the newest Wi-Fi standard, meaning improved performance, greater coverage, support for more devices, and better security. If you have a smartphone or PC that also supports Wi-Fi 6, you will see an improvement in how it connects to your home Wi-Fi compared to older devices. The speed and reliability of the connection will be better, as is the encryption, which means you are safeguarding your family network. Here’s a quick summary of the Eagle Pro AI range: Eagle Pro AI M15 multi-unit mesh solution Eagle Pro AI R15 stand-alone mesh router with high gain antenna Eagle Pro AI E15 wall plug wireless mesh range extender Eagle Pro AI G415 3G/4G mobile network router that you can take with you Is the D-Link R15 mesh router right for me? This router is priced well for what you get. It supports the latest technology mentioned above, giving you a period of future-proofing. If the area you want to cover is less than 230 square meters or about 15m by 15m, this product is ideal and suits high-density living-like apartments. One of its features is an AI (Artificial Intelligence) Wi-Fi optimiser that connects you to the least congested channel. If you are surrounded by many other routers/Wi-Fi networks, it will always look for the least congestion to ensure your network works well. Suppose you require coverage of a bigger area or have thick walls or other obstacles blocking the signal in your house. In that case, you can add any of the above Eagle Pro products and set it up as a mesh extender. A Mesh router allows you to essentially repeat that signal by creating a repeater station. A mesh router also keeps the same network name, meaning a seamless signal handoff between base stations. As you walk around your house, the router operates just like a mobile phone network, handing the signal from one base station to the next. For visitors, you can set up a guest network from the downloadable App to keep your devices and information on a completely separate network. You can also limit guests’ speed to keep the best performance for yourself. Access for the guest can be as simple as scanning a QR code. Eagle Pro AI – Artificial intelligence makes it work better The R15 uses 5Ghz and 2.4GHz spectrums to talk to your devices. The 5GHz is faster, but the 2.4GGz will travel further. The R15 automatically moves your devices between these Wi-Fi bands to maximise performance for all devices. It will also recognise when some applications need more bandwidth. The software ensures that the heavy bandwidth devices get what they need to work properly, like watching a 4K video feed from Netflix or video conferencing. D-Link R15 Parental Control The Parental control function allows you to block specific users, restrict internet access during certain times or filter certain websites. The D-Link app access to this feature set is one of the easiest on the market, as shown in this video. Set up Out of the box, the router comes with a power pack and an ethernet cable. To set up, simply download the EAGLE PRO AI app for Android or Apple and follow the simple onscreen instructions. This will include connecting your ethernet cable to your NBN modem and plugging it into the yellow socket. You will have the option to change the network ID name and password at one point, which is good to do from a security standpoint. You will also need to set a device password. Best to keep a record of that password just in case. Total setup took us around 5 minutes, and we did not need to know anything technical to install it. After you set up, the unit will likely do a software upgrade. These will happen automatically so you don’t have to worry about it. Software updates improve performance, and security, and sometimes add new features. Using the app The EAGLE PRO AI APP is simple to use and clearly lays out your options. A YouTube video appears when you first visit a new section to explain how that feature works, like “AI assistant”. AI assistant will allow you to take steps to optimise your network as well as provide reports with suggestions to improve your network. Another feature we liked is that you can choose to receive a message on your smartphone if the router is disconnected from the internet. With this alert you will know there is a problem before the complaints start coming in from the family. The Eagle Pro AI router is a set-and-forget unit for most people, but you can do some other cool stuff like controlling the router from your Alexa or Google smart assistant, test your internet speed and access advanced options for those who want to tinker with the settings GadgetGuy’s take At under $200, this router has the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology and is coupled with some built-in AI smarts. It’s also a solid out-of-the-box solution for apartment dwellers and small homes. The Mesh network can easily be expanded by adding an Eagle Pro AI extender for $180, almost doubling the available area coverage. The AI Wi-Fi optimiser feature helps overcome congestion caused by many competing Wi-Fi networks. By downloading the App, you can simply roll out your new network and maintain it by having simple control from the palm of your hand, including parental controls and guest networks. More router and networking stuff on GadgetGuy The D-Link Eagle Pro R15 is a great option for people who live in Wi-Fi congested areas like apartments or high density housing, and has plenty of clever features. Positives Price Simple setup AI technology to make the router perform better Latest Wi-Fi 6 technology and security Negatives Only has 3 available ethernet ports ethernet ports Antennas are ugly but do give good coverage

How Crypto Twitter Could Change Under Musk’s Leadership – Cointelegraph https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/how-crypto-twitter-could-change-under-musks-leadership-cointelegraph/ Barring another change of heart and certain conditions to be met, Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter looks set to go ahead, prompting the question of whether some or all of the changes he initially hinted for the platform will become a reality.  The platform is a popular communication and news tool for crypto enthusiasts, users and investors, not to mention crypto scammers, with the social media platform seeing roughly 120,000 tweets per day about #Bitcoin alone, according to BitInfoCharts. Looking back at Musk’s initial commentary when he proposed a buyout of Twitter could shed some light on what changes he envisions for the platform. This includes a focus on free speech, eliminating spam bots, fake accounts, an edit function and possibly even crypto payments have all been considered and could still be on the agenda if the deal goes through. Spam bots and fake accounts One potential area of focus is around Twitter’s alleged spam bots. During a TED talk in Vancouver in April, Musk said that if his offer to buy Twitter were successful, a “top priority” would be the elimination of spam and scam bots from the platform, noting at the time: “A top priority I would have is eliminating the spam and scam bots and the bot armies that are on Twitter.” “They make the product much worse. If I had a Dogecoin for every crypto scam I saw, we’d have 100 billion Dogecoin,” he said. He has proposed to topple them by “authenticating all humans,” and even made the statement “we will defeat the spam bots or die trying!” Issues relating to spam bots later became one of the key arguments Musk used to try and walk away from the deal. Free speech, and return of Trump? Musk initially addressed his stance on free speech in a tweet back in April, stating at the time, “I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter, because that is what free speech means.” In the months since, he has not publically changed his stance and elaborated on what that could mean for the platform, including a return of former U.S. President Donald Trump, who was permanently banned from Twitter following the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. Stating in a May 13 tweet that while he thinks Trump should probably not run for president again because he is “divisive”, Musk does think he should be “restored to Twitter.” Algorithm made public Musk has also thought about making Twitter’s algorithm accessible to the public, even creating a poll that ultimately saw over one million votes and had 82% of respondents saying “Yes” to the proposal. It’s not entirely clear what Musk has in mind but it could mean allowing the software to be open for public inspection and allow users to read the code, use it for their applications and make suggestions for changes to how it works. Other ideas Other ideas have either fizzled out, or have already been implemented, such as plans to use blockchain technology and charging 0.1 Dogecoin (DOGE) per tweet or retweet, which Musk later said would not be feasible. Related: Musk’s deal for Twitter looks set to go with original $44B price tag Musk also had the idea of adding an edit button and long form tweets, however, Twitter may have beaten him to the punch with the edit button after the platform revealed that option recently. test went well, Edit Tweet is now rolling out to Twitter Blue members in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand! US coming soon pic.twitter.com/7NNPRC0t1I — Twitter Blue (@TwitterBlue) October 3, 2022 The crypto community continues to be divided over whether the move will be a positive move for the platform, but others have taken to poking fun at the whole situation. Twitter headquarters offices after Elon Musk makes his first changes @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/DSinQEtE7V — Sir Doge of the Coin (@dogeofficialceo) October 4, 2022 Twitter appears ready to accept the terms of the deal, announcing in an Oct. 4 Twitter post they intend to close the transaction at $54.20 per share.

North Korea Denounces U.S. In Statement After Firing More Missiles – The Washington Post https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/north-korea-denounces-u-s-in-statement-after-firing-more-missiles-the-washington-post/ TOKYO — North Korea on Thursday condemned military drills by the United States and its allies in the region as a “serious threat to the stability” of the Korean Peninsula, suggesting its latest missile launches were in response to the exercises. Speaking for the first time since the country began its most recent round of weapons tests late last month, the North Korean Foreign Ministry denounced the United States for “unwarrantedly” referring Pyongyang’s ballistic missile launches to the United Nations Security Council. It defended its actions as “just counteraction measures” against the exercises. The United States, South Korea and Japan since August have been conducting military maneuvers to demonstrate their readiness to work together in the event of a conflict with the North. While the allies say the drills are defensive in nature, Kim Jong Un’s regime has long viewed them as hostile acts and used them to justify its weapons development and nuclear program. “North Korea’s consistent and persistent claims that its missile launches are in response to joint U.S.-R.O.K. drills is part of North Korea’s long running strategy of establishing equivalence between their illicit provocations and U.S.-R.O.K. joint military exercises,” said Go Myong-hyun, a senior fellow at the Asan Institute of Policy Studies in Seoul, using an abbreviation for South Korea’s official name, the Republic of Korea. Go added that the North Korean Foreign Ministry’s statement Thursday “echoes precisely the talking points intended to inculcate the perception that the drills and provocations are equivalent, when in fact they are not.” Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said North Korea’s missile launches “absolutely cannot be tolerated.” “This is the sixth time in the short period, just counting the ones from the end of September,” Kishida said Thursday. China’s Ambassador to the U.N., Geng Shuang, told the Security Council on Wednesday evening local time that North Korea’s tests “did not exist in isolation” but were rather a response to U.S. military activity in the region. The U.N. response should not merely be about pressuring Pyongyang, Geng said, adding that U.S. deployment of military assets was to blame for “creating tension” and the idea that North Korea’s launches were because of Security Council inaction was “totally incorrect.” There has been a flurry of activity this week between the allies’ drills and North Korean ballistic missile tests, which violate U.N. Security Council resolutions. The reciprocal actions point to rising tensions as the United States, South Korea and Japan work more closely together to guard against North Korea’s nuclear and weapons development. With a new South Korean conservative president who is taking a harder line toward the North, U.S. and South Korean militaries resumed drills this summer for the first time in five years. North Korea’s recent rounds of tests began on Sept. 24 as the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan arrived in South Korea to participate in the exercises. On Tuesday, as drills involving the American carrier wrapped up, North Korea test-fired an intermediate-range missile over Japan for the first time since 2017. In response, the United States, South Korea and Japan conducted air, sea and land drills, including rare missile exercises by the U.S. and South Korean militaries and deploying the Reagan back out to the waters east of North Korea. On Thursday, North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast. In its statement, North Korea said it is watching U.S. actions in the region, specifically the repositioning of the aircraft carrier. Julia Mio Inuma in Tokyo and Christian Shepherd in Taipei, Taiwan, contributed to this report.

Puny Critter Shows Humble Beginnings Of Magnificent Flying Reptiles – The Indian Express https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/puny-critter-shows-humble-beginnings-of-magnificent-flying-reptiles-the-indian-express/ Pterosaurs, the flying reptiles that thrived during the age of dinosaurs, achieved great size – some with wingspans like a fighter jet – and displayed striking anatomy including exotic head crests and a hugely elongated finger to support their wings. While the ancestry and early evolution of these creatures have long puzzled scientists, a fresh examination of remains found in Scotland of a small reptile that lived about 230 million years ago during the Triassic Period is helping shed light on the humble origins of pterosaurs, researchers said on Wednesday. They found that the reptile, called Scleromochlus taylori, is a close cousin of pterosaurs. It is a member of a group called lagerpetids, considered the nearest relatives of pterosaurs. Though not a direct ancestor, the researchers said Scleromochlus may look very much like the reptiles from which pterosaurs evolved. Scleromochlus, which measured about 8 inches (20 cm) long and likely ate insects and other small invertebrates, featured a relatively large head, long and slender limbs, short torso and long tail, probably walking on two legs and standing on its toes. It did not have a lizard-like or frog-like sprawling posture as previously hypothesized. “It would comfortably fit in a hand,” said Davide Foffa, a postdoctoral researcher in paleontology at Virginia Tech and the University of Birmingham who worked on the research while at the National Museums Scotland in Edinburgh and is lead author of the study published in the journal Nature. “Scleromochlus provides unique information about the ancestors of pterosaurs, showing that they likely derived from small-bodied land-dwelling runners.” Scleromochlus lived at about the same time as the earliest dinosaurs, predating pterosaurs by perhaps 10 million years. The researchers used sophisticated scanning technology to peer inside sandstone containing the Scleromochlus fossils, clearly revealing its anatomy for the first time. Fossils of seven Scleromochlus individuals were unearthed near the town of Elgin on Scotland’s northeastern coast and first described in 1907, but technology at the time did not permit a detailed understanding of the animal. “Scleromochlus may not be a large fierce predator, but it reminds us of a very interesting story. It shows that very iconic animals such as pterosaurs – but this applies to dinosaurs and many other groups – likely began from unassuming-looking ancestors,” Foffa said. Pterosaurs became Earth’s first flying vertebrates, with birds appearing about 150 millions years ago and bats about 50 million years ago. The first pterosaurs were small – about crow-sized – but later ones had wingspans up to 35 feet (10.7 meters). “They are really peculiar animals, with such a bizarre type of body that it’s hard to figure out what their closest relatives and ancestors are,” said University of Edinburgh paleontologist and study co-author Steve Brusatte. “Imagine a fuzzy creature that looks like a hang glider, with huge wings of skin attached to a long skinny finger like a giant sail, with a crocodile’s snout and tiny feet with toothpick toes and a long stiff tail, and that’s a pterosaur,” Brusatte added. Unlike birds, pterosaurs did not use feathers for flight, though their bodies were covered in fuzzy little feathers. Their wings were formed by a tough membrane extending from an elongated fourth finger to the ankle. Fossils of lagerpetids are known from Africa, North America and South America, with Scleromochlus the only one found in Europe. “Scleromochlus still looks quite different from pterosaurs. It’s kind of like a monkey compared to a human,” Brusatte said. “Clearly it’s a primitive cousin, as it shares features of its delicate bones, especially its small pelvis and the in-turned thigh bone that connects to it. But Scleromochlus did not yet have a wing. It was not yet a flier. Evolution still had a lot of work to do.”

Sadie Beth Ewing Smallwood | Obituaries | Kdhnews.com – The Killeen Daily Herald https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/sadie-beth-ewing-smallwood-obituaries-kdhnews-com-the-killeen-daily-herald/ Funeral services for Sadie Beth Ewing Smallwood, 85, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, in Austin. Burial will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Park. Mrs. Smallwood died Oct. 1, 2022, in Belton. Sign the guestbook. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don’t Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don’t knowingly lie about anyone or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use the ‘Report’ link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We’d love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article. Offer a personal message of sympathy… You’ll find individual Guest Books on the page with each obituary notice. By sharing a fond memory or writing a kind tribute, you will be providing a comforting keepsake to those in mourning. . From a Guest Book, you may log in with your Google, Facebook, Yahoo or AOL account to leave a message. If you have an existing account with this site, you may log in with that. Otherwise, it’s simple to create a new one by clicking on the Create “Sign up” button and following the simple steps on the Sign Up page.

JetBlue Vacations Allows Point Redemption For Hotels And Car Rentals – Travel Weekly https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/jetblue-vacations-allows-point-redemption-for-hotels-and-car-rentals-travel-weekly/ JetBlue Vacations customers can now use TrueBlue loyalty points toward the flight, hotel and rental car portions of their vacation package.  Previously, TrueBlue points could only be used for the airline portion of a trip.  Related: JetBlue launches trip-planning app for leisure groups With the move, JetBlue Vacations has also begun offering a hybrid redemption option, in which customers can pay for a portion of a trip with cash and a portion with TrueBlue points. Any combination of cash and points can be used above a minimum TrueBlue redemption requirement of 500 points.  True Blue points still cannot be used for cruise packages. They also cannot be used to pay for travel insurance and some taxes and fees, JetBlue said.

New Connectivity Strategy Delivers Better Digital Services Across NSW – Tech Business News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/new-connectivity-strategy-delivers-better-digital-services-across-nsw-tech-business-news/ The NSW Government is delivering on its commitment to improve digital connectivity with the launch of the NSW Connectivity Strategy. NSW Telco Authority Managing Director Kylie De Courteney said the NSW Connectivity Strategy would ensure there was a coordinated and collaborative, whole-of-government approach to digital connectivity initiatives and ensure people, businesses and emergency services stay better connected across NSW. “As a modern and customer-centric government, it is vital we commit to digital inclusion and ensure the programs we deliver improve outcomes for customers, create a strong economy and build safer communities,” Ms De Courteney said. “From addressing the digital divide between metropolitan centres and regional NSW to building smart city infrastructure in Sydney’s Western Parkland City, the NSW Connectivity Strategy will enable world-class, affordable and resilient connectivity.” The NSW Connectivity Strategy focuses on delivering outcomes for three core customer groups:  Emergency Services Organisations that need mission critical communications to provide public safety services.  Government agencies that need connectivity to deliver services to their customers as well as for operational use.  Citizens and businesses across NSW who rely on connectivity to effectively use digital government services as well as broader social and commercial purposes. Developed by NSW Telco Authority, the Connectivity Strategy is an overarching plan that brings together whole-of-government connectivity initiatives under the common goal of creating improved digital outcomes for customers. NSW Telco Authority Managing Director Kylie De Courteney said the strategy would support the roll-out of connectivity programs by government agencies including programs like Regional Digital Connectivity. “The Regional Digital Connectivity program ensures families and businesses across regional NSW have better access to mobile, internet and digital services,” Ms De Courteney said. “The program includes the Gig State project which is working to improve internet connectivity, service, speed and quality for the most underserved rural and regional communities in the State.” “Digital connectivity creates more benefits the more people are connected. By uplifting connectivity to a regional town for instance, it can attract new businesses, accelerate the adoption of government digital services and propel higher standards of living.” said Ms De Courteney. Editorial Team The TBN team is a well establish group of technology industry professionals with backgrounds in IT Systems, Business Communications and Journalism.

Construction Starts For New Steveston Community Centre And Library – Richmond News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/construction-starts-for-new-steveston-community-centre-and-library-richmond-news/ The $90-million project is expected to be complete by 2026. A ground-breaking ceremony was held on Tuesday to mark the official start of construction for the new Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library. The $90-million project aims to design a three-storey building facility that is “innovative, sustainable, inclusive and a model of wellness.” According to the city, features will include: A community centre with a double gymnasium, fitness centre, active studio, and multipurpose and meeting rooms; Gathering spaces and a shared community living room; and A library with enhanced collections, children’s and youth spaces, educational program rooms and space for silent study. “This new facility has been a council priority that reflects the city’s commitment to building strong communities and the unique cultural and historical identity of Steveston,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “Richmond was recently named B.C.’s most active community, and through projects like this we can continue to bring people together in modern, environmentally-friendly facilities that support healthy lifestyles and active learning.” Brodie was joined by several council members along with Steveston Community Society president Alan Sakai and Richmond Public Library Board chair Jordan Oye. The Richmond News previously reported in July that trees were expected to be removed or relocated as early as this fall to accommodate the construction project.  Construction is expected to be complete by 2026. With files from Maria Rantanen.

Janet L. Cieslak 1971-2022 | News, Sports, Jobs – Warren Tribune Chronicle https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/janet-l-cieslak-1971-2022-news-sports-jobs-warren-tribune-chronicle/ WARREN — Janet L. Cieslak, 51, of Warren, passed away quickly Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. She was born in Cleveland, on Sept. 4, 1971, the daughter of Richard Cieslak and Agnes Kupski. As a wise, witty and charismatic individual, Janet pursued many hobbies, such as painting, crafting, gardening and cooking, as well as developing her skills as a content creator for 3D graphic designs, having an associate degree from Virginia Marti School of Arts. She was an avid football fan of the Cleveland Browns, not missing a single game. She adored her grandchildren and was a doting grandmother. The impact she made on those who knew her was perpetual. Janet is survived by her husband of 19 years, Dennis L. Thompson; her sister, Cheryl Giunto and family; her brother, Tony Cieslak; her sister, Christen Cieslak; her son, Jonathan Thompson; her daughter, Beth Skipper; her stepson, Benjamin Thompson; her stepdaughter, Gabrielle Moran; and her grandchildren, Camden Bartlett, Aubree Bartlett, Cheyenne Moran and Charlotte Moran; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Cieslak and Agnes Kupski; and a twin baby brother, Jonathan Cieslak. In keeping with Janet’s wishes, there will be an ash-scattering ceremony at a later date. Donations can be made via PayPal to dennis37@gmail.com. Visit www.oakmeadowcremation.com to send condolences to the family. (special notice)

Maxis Steps Into Metaverse To Provide Glimpse Of The Future – Marketing Interactive https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/maxis-steps-into-metaverse-to-provide-glimpse-of-the-future-marketing-interactive/ Maxis has stepped into the metaverse with its Maxis Centre Decentraland. While still in its preliminary stages, Maxis in metaverse aims to provide a unique destination for an immersive experience with highly engaging, relevant and rewarding interactions. As part of this exploratory phase, the telco has unveiled a virtual telco store in the Maxis Centre Decentraland, a connected retail experience on the metaverse that aims to benefit customers with specific offerings. Users will be able to shop for Maxis’ products and services using the latest 3D technology, view and get ideas on how they can transform their homes with Maxis’ home devices powered by Maxis Fibre, and even purchase collectible NFTs through collaboration with Malaysian artists. Additionally, there is a Hotlink wall and #BikinSampaiJadi content for customers to enjoy. Customers will also have access to digital care via QR codes. Through the platform, Maxis provides a glimpse into the possibilities of what the future may look like from multiple perspectives – from essential services, customer engagement, enterprise solutions showcase, gaming, attracting talent, immersive education and building an ecosystem of partnerships with multi-industry verticals. This push is in line with its Rangkaian Kita Rangkaian Malaysia (RKRM) campaign to serve all Malaysians in every way possible and at all times. RKRM is the reinforcement and deepening of Maxis’ “Always Be Ahead” brand purpose, driven by its evolution from a mobile telecommunications provider into a connectivity and digital solutions expert that offers solutions for every segment. A+M has reached out to Maxis for additional information. Patrick Er, Maxis’ chief sales and service officer, said the metaverse mirrors its brand purpose and the telco’s “What’s Possible” core value as it expands minds to the possibilities of what it can do in the digital future to continue serving its customers in the best possible way. “This is just the beginning of an exciting digital journey and we look forward to more to come on this platform, so keep watching this space!” said Patrick Er, Maxis’ chief sales and service officer,” he added. According to a 2022 survey by Pew Research Center and Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center, 54% of business leaders and tech innovators said the metaverse will be a much more refined and fully-immersive, well-functioning aspect of daily life for half a billion or more people globally by 2040. By 2040, far more people are also expected to find the metaverse useful enough to access it daily compared to today, the survey found. Digital Marketing Asia is back for its 10th year! 10 years of exclusive insights, experience sharing and great success stories. Join us for three days of hyper-focused presentation topics across six tracks on 15 – 17 November and connect with 1000+ of the world’s brightest minds in the marketing world to learn and upscale from 85+ speakers from the hottest regional and global brands. Click here to register now! Related articles: Marketing podcast: How will NFTs supercharge the creator scene? Marketing podcast: So, your brand already has NFTs. What’s next? My Little Pony makes debut on the metaverse with Roblox Armani Beauty jumps into the metaverse with maze-like Fortnite game AXA enters metaverse with The Sandbox to offer interactive space for customers CEO of Bandwagon holds metaverse wedding in partnership with The Alkaff Mansion in SG Bali Metatourism enters the metaverse

Realme GT Neo 3T Mobile Has Got All The Features That You Always Wanted To See In A Phone And That Too In Affordable Price – The Tech Outlook https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/realme-gt-neo-3t-mobile-has-got-all-the-features-that-you-always-wanted-to-see-in-a-phone-and-that-too-in-affordable-price-the-tech-outlook/ A flagship phone with an affordable price can only be found in Realme. Especially a good phone with flagship features under Rs 30,000 is a deadly combination that’s not easy to be found. But Realme GT Neo 3T mobile has got all the required features and a cool look. It was launched in India on 7th June 2022. The phone’s display comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate 6.62-inch touchscreen display. It is powered by a .8GHz MHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. And runs on Android 12 that is not the latest update but a good one to have. It has two variants of 8GB and 6GB. It is powered by a 5000mAh battery that allows the user to operate it for a long duration without charging. Its rear side houses a triple camera setup that features a 64-megapixel primary camera; an 8-megapixel camera, and a 2-megapixel camera. The front has a 16MP camera that helps you to take awesome selfies and videos. Its two variants have 128GB and 256GB of storage and when it was introduced it came in the color Dash Yellow, Drifting White, and Shade Black colors. As of 5th October 2022, Realme GT Neo 3T price in India starts at Rs. 29,999.

Here’s Why This Expert Thinks The Next Crypto Bearish Trend May Be Near – NewsBTC https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/heres-why-this-expert-thinks-the-next-crypto-bearish-trend-may-be-near-newsbtc/ The past few months have brought a rollercoaster experience for the prices of cryptocurrencies. The crypto market has been hovering due to the impact of macro factors. But the past 24 hours created a new move of strength in the market. Almost all the assets made positive moves to push the market into the green. The price of Bitcoin has gradually climbed to its critical level of $20K as the token amassed over a 2.5% uptrend. In the early trading hours of today, the BTC price reached $20,342. Bitcoin price trends above the $20,000 mark l BTCUSDT on Tradingview.com The bullish trend cuts across the altcoins and other crypto assets. Ethereum has crossed the $1,350 level as it rose by over 1.8% over the past day. Dogecoin (DOGE) made a tremendous reclaiming with a surge of over 8% over the past 24 hours. This mark an outstanding bullish strength in the digital asset market for today. Also, Ripple (XRP) redirected its pattern through an increase of about 5% in the last 24 hours. Experts Think Digital Assets Market Can’t Sustain A Price Rally Experts predict another bottom for the crypto market despite its recent impressive price movements. They think the crypto assets lack sustainability for the price rally and will soon experience a bearish trend. The CEO of Eight Global and crypto analyst, Michael van de Poppe, commented on a possible turn of the crypto market. He thinks that the value of the US dollar will soon rally. According to him, such a new development will impact the crypto market through a slight correction. Additionally, the data for US unemployment is set to be announced on Friday. In his thinking, Michael Poppe stated that the data could be wrong and negatively affect the crypto market. In recent years, macroeconomic conditions have negatively affected the crypto market. As a result, such conditions now dictate the price trend in the market. This follows the strong correlation between crypto and traditional general markets. Crypto Market Still In Struggle Despite its recent bullish trend, there are still signs of struggles in the crypto market. The US Federal Reserve took a hawkish stance in its controlling measures against inflation. With its approach of increasing interest rates and tightening other financial operations, many people are in fear. Following hikes in rates by global economies, the United Nations has requested that they avert the use of an aggressive approach. Instead, the UN highlighted a possible global recession with the stance of most central banks. But the American central bank will not tune down its force. Oil prices are adding to the tension in the raging macroeconomic environment. As a result, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has planned to reduce supplies to hike oil prices, the worst reduction since 2020. The OPEC is expected to hold its meeting on Wednesday for its final decision. Featured image from Pixabay and chart from TradingView.com

100 Days Post-Roe: At Least 66 Clinics Across 15 US States Have Stopped Offering Abortion Care – Guttmacher Institute https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/100-days-post-roe-at-least-66-clinics-across-15-us-states-have-stopped-offering-abortion-care-guttmacher-institute/ October 2, 2022 marked 100 days since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a decision that has resulted in states across the nation severely restricting access to abortion. New Guttmacher research found that 100 days after the June 24 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, 66 clinics across 15 states have been forced to stop offering abortions. Prior to June 24, these 15 states had a total of 79 clinics that provided abortion care. As of October 2, that number had dropped to 13, and all of them are located in Georgia. This means there are no providers currently offering abortions in 14 of the 15 states. Among the 66 clinics where abortion is no longer available, 40 are still offering services other than abortion, while 26 have shut down entirely. Our analysis, which builds on research we conducted 30 days after Roe fell, focuses on the 15 states that were enforcing either total or six-week abortion bans as of October 2. While most of these bans include very limited circumstances when an abortion may be allowed, those exceptions are designed to be difficult to navigate and are often unusable in practice. States Where Clinics Stopped Offering Abortions or Closed Entirely In the 13 states that had implemented total abortion bans as of October 2, all clinics were forced to stop offering abortions. In the other two states, Wisconsin and Georgia, the situation is precarious. Clinics in Wisconsin have faced legal uncertainty around the state’s pre-Roe total abortion ban, leading providers in that state to stop offering abortions out of fear of future prosecution. In Georgia, which is enforcing a ban on abortion starting at six weeks of pregnancy, clinics have been affected by the shortened timeframe to offer abortion services. At the 40 clinics that have remained open for services other than abortion, our research did not ask about the scope of activities they are undertaking, but it may include providing other sexual and reproductive health services (e.g., prescribing birth control) or helping patients find abortion care in other states. However, 26 clinics have been forced to close their doors. When clinics close down or stop offering abortion care, it represents a lost source of health care for their community. Changes to Abortion Clinic Services Our research tracked the following changes to abortion services at clinics in 15 states as of October 2, 2022, compared with the situation right before Roe was overturned. Alabama (previously 5 clinics) 0 clinics offering abortion care 1 clinic closed entirely, 4 open for other services Arizona (previously 8 clinics) 0 clinics offering abortion care 1 clinic closed entirely, 7 open for other services Arkansas (previously 2 clinics) 0 clinics offering abortion care 1 clinic closed entirely, 1 open for other services Georgia (previously 14 clinics) 13 clinics offering abortion care 1 clinic closed entirely Idaho (previously 3 clinics) 0 clinics offering abortion care 1 clinic closed entirely, 2 open for other services Kentucky (previously 2 clinics) 0 clinics offering abortion care 1 clinic closed entirely, 1 open for other services Louisiana (previously 3 clinics) 0 clinics offering abortion care 3 clinics closed entirely, 0 open for other services Mississippi (previously 1 clinic) 0 clinics offering abortion care 1 clinic closed entirely, 0 open for other services Missouri (previously 1 clinic) 0 clinics offering abortion care 0 clinics closed entirely, 1 open for other services Oklahoma (previously 4 clinics) 0 clinics offering abortion care 2 clinics closed entirely, 2 open for other services South Dakota (previously 1 clinic) 0 clinics offering abortion care 0 clinics closed entirely, 1 open for other services Tennessee (previously 7 clinics) 0 clinics offering abortion care 2 clinics closed entirely, 5 open for other services Texas (previously 23 clinics) 0 clinics offering abortion care 12 clinics closed entirely, 11 open for other services West Virginia (previously 1 clinic) 0 clinics offering abortion care 0 clinics closed entirely, 1 open for other services Wisconsin (previously 4 clinics) 0 clinics offering abortion care 0 clinics closed entirely, 4 open for other services Impact on People Needing Abortions The new reality of clinics no longer offering abortions or closing down entirely is having a devastating impact in states with abortion bans—and far beyond. The 14 states where abortion is currently unavailable accounted for 125,780 abortions in 2020. Individuals who can no longer obtain an abortion from a clinic in these states are now forced to travel to another state for abortion care (facing additional direct and indirect costs associated with travel logistics, child care and time off work), self-manage their abortion or continue their pregnancy (and accept the significant associated health risks). Likewise, 41,620 abortions were obtained in Georgia in 2020. Under the state’s six-week abortion ban, which prohibits abortion before many people even know they are pregnant, anyone needing an abortion faces an extremely limited time frame for scheduling and obtaining care. This means many people in Georgia will be left with the same options as people in states with total bans. Altogether, these 15 states are home to almost 22 million women of reproductive age (aged 15–49), in addition to other people who may not identify as women but are capable of becoming pregnant and may need an abortion. That means almost one-third (29%) of the total US population of women of reproductive age are living in states where abortion is either unavailable or severely restricted. Importantly, the loss of clinics is felt in all states—even those where abortion remains legal. Ample anecdotal evidence shows that abortion clinics in these states are being inundated with people from states with abortion bans seeking care. These dramatic increases in caseloads mean clinic capacity and staff are stretched to their limits, resulting in longer wait times for appointments even for residents of states where abortion remains legal. More Chaos, Confusion and Harm to Come Even before Roe was overturned, getting an abortion was difficult or outright impossible for many people, especially those who were already facing steep barriers to accessing health care, including people with low incomes, Black and Brown people, immigrants, young people, those with disabilities and rural populations. These inequities are likely to worsen as clinic-based abortion care disappears in many states, a number of them clustered in regions like the South. An already precarious abortion access landscape is likely to continue to deteriorate. Our state legislative tracking predicts that a total of 26 states are certain or likely to ban abortion within a year of Roe being overturned. Already, several states—including Indiana, Ohio and South Carolina—had total or six-week abortion bans go into effect briefly before they were temporarily blocked in court. These bans could go into effect again as soon as the court cases are resolved. These disruptions to service provision—even when temporary—affect the ability of established providers to quickly resume abortion care. Further, rapidly changing laws may make it unclear to some patients whether they can legally seek an abortion in their state.  Much more research will need to be conducted to grasp the full extent of the chaos, confusion and harm that the US Supreme Court has unleashed on people needing abortions, but the picture that is starting to emerge should alarm anyone who supports reproductive freedom and the right to bodily autonomy. Methodology Starting September 20, we generated a list of clinics known to have provided abortion care in 2020 in the 17 states that implemented total or early gestational age abortion bans following the Supreme Court decision in June. We checked our list of 2020 facilities against other sources to remove clinics that had not been providing abortion care as of June 24, 2022. The number of states was adjusted based on changes in state laws and their implementation through October 2, including the removal of Indiana and Ohio after court action temporarily suspended their bans.  Between September 20 and October 2, we used multiple sources—including clinic websites, news stories, social media and information from colleague organizations—to track the status of abortion services. For each clinic, we determined if the facility was open or closed; if open, if it was providing abortions or other sexual and reproductive health care; and, if providing abortions, whether abortion care was available past six weeks’ gestation. In cases where online information was seemingly out of date (e.g., a clinic indicated it provided abortion care even though there was a state ban in effect), we conducted one or more mystery calls using the phone number listed on the clinic’s website. If a phone line was not answered after two or more calls during business hours, we considered the clinic to be closed. Data were imported into Stata17 to systematically count the number of clinics that had closed or had stopped providing abortions and were continuing to offer other services. We analyzed American Community Survey data from 2020 in Stata17 to calculate the number and percentage of women of reproductive age living in the 15 states we investigated. The authors thank Ava Braccia, Christina Geddes and Tammy Lever for collecting the data used in this analysis. SUGGESTED CITATION Kirstein M et al., 100 Days Post-Roe: At Least 66 Clinics Across 15 US States Have Stopped Offering Abortion Care, Guttmacher Institute, ...

Simulating Neutron Behavior In Nuclear Reactors | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute Of Technology – MIT News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/simulating-neutron-behavior-in-nuclear-reactors-mit-news-massachusetts-institute-of-technology-mit-news/ Amelia Trainer applied to MIT because she lost a bet. As part of what the fourth-year nuclear science and engineering (NSE) doctoral student labels her “teenage rebellious phase,” Trainer was quite convinced she would just be wasting the application fee were she to submit an application. She wasn’t even “super sure” she wanted to go to college. But a high-school friend was convinced Trainer would get into a “top school” if she only applied. A bet followed: If Trainer lost, she would have to apply to MIT. Trainer lost — and is glad she did. Growing up in Daytona Beach, Florida, good grades were Trainer’s thing. Seeing friends participate in interschool math competitions, Trainer decided she would tag along and soon found she loved them. She remembers being adept at reading the room: If teams were especially struggling over a problem, Trainer figured the answer had to be something easy, like zero or one. “The hardest problems would usually have the most goofball answers,” she laughs. Simulating neutron behavior As a doctoral student, hard problems in math, specifically computational reactor physics, continue to be Trainer’s forte. Her research, under the guidance of Professor Benoit Forget in MIT NSE’s Computational Reactor Physics Group (CRPG), focuses on modeling complicated neutron behavior in reactors. Simulation helps forecast the behavior of reactors before millions of dollars sink into development of a potentially uneconomical unit. Using simulations, Trainer can see “where the neutrons are going, how much heat is being produced, and how much power the reactor can generate.” Her research helps form the foundation for the next generation of nuclear power plants. To simulate neutron behavior inside of a nuclear reactor, you first need to know how neutrons will interact with the various materials inside the system. These neutrons can have wildly different energies, thereby making them susceptible to different physical phenomena. For the entirety of her graduate studies, Trainer has been primarily interested in the physics regarding slow-moving neutrons and their scattering behavior. When a slow neutron scatters off of a material, it can induce or cancel out molecular vibrations between the material’s atoms. The effect that material vibrations can have on neutron energies, and thereby on reactor behavior, has been heavily approximated over the years. Trainer is primarily interested in chipping away at these approximations by creating scattering data for materials that have historically been misrepresented and by exploring new techniques for preparing slow-neutron scattering data. Trainer remembers waiting for a simulation to complete in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she discovered a way to predict neutron behavior with limited input data. Traditionally, “people have to store large tables of what neutrons will do under specific circumstances,” she says. “I’m really happy about it because it’s this really cool method of sampling what your neutron does from very little information,” Trainer says. Amelia Trainer — Modeling complicated neutron behavior in nuclear reactors As part of her research, Trainer often works closely with two software packages: OpenMC and NJOY. OpenMC is a Monte Carlo neutron transport simulation code that was developed in the CRPG and is used to simulate neutron behavior in reactor systems. NJOY is a nuclear data processing tool, and is used to create, augment, and prepare material data that is fed into tools like OpenMC. By editing both these codes to her specifications, Trainer is able to observe the effect that “upstream” material data has on the “downstream” reactor calculations. Through this, she hopes to identify additional problems: approximations that could lead to a noticeable misrepresentation of the physics. A love of geometry and poetry Trainer discovered the coolness of science as a child. Her mother, who cares for indoor plants and runs multiple greenhouses, and her father, a blacksmith and farrier, who explored materials science through his craft, were self-taught inspirations. Trainer’s father urged his daughter to learn and pursue any topics that she found exciting and encouraged her to read poems from “Calvin and Hobbes” out loud when she struggled with a speech impediment in early childhood. Reading the same passages every day helped her memorize them. “The natural manifestation of that extended into [a love of] poetry,” Trainer says. A love of poetry, combined with Trainer’s propensity for fun, led her to compose an ode to pi as part of an MIT-sponsored event for alumni. “I was really only in it for the cupcake,” she laughs. (Participants received an indulgent treat). MIT Matters: A Love Poem to Pi Computations and nuclear science After being accepted at MIT, Trainer knew she wanted to study in a field that would take her skills at the levels they were at — “my math skills were pretty underdeveloped in the grand scheme of things,” she says. An open-house weekend at MIT, where she met with faculty from the NSE department, and the opportunity to contribute to a discipline working toward clean energy, cemented Trainer’s decision to join NSE. As a high schooler, Trainer won a scholarship to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to learn computer coding and knew computational physics might be more aligned with her interests. After she joined MIT as an undergraduate student in 2014, she realized that the CRPG, with its focus on coding and modeling, might be a good fit. Fortunately, a graduate student from Forget’s team welcomed Trainer’s enthusiasm for research even as an undergraduate first-year. She has stayed with the lab ever since.  Research internships at Los Alamos National Laboratory, the creators of NJOY, have furthered Trainer’s enthusiasm for modeling and computational physics. She met a Los Alamos scientist after he presented a talk at MIT and it snowballed into a collaboration where she could work on parts of the NJOY code. “It became a really cool collaboration which led me into a deep dive into physics and data preparation techniques, which was just so fulfilling,” Trainer says. As for what’s next, Trainer was awarded the Rickover fellowship in nuclear engineering by the the Department of Energy’s Naval Reactors Division and will join the program in Pittsburgh after she graduates. For many years, Trainer’s cats, Jacques and Monster, have been a constant companion. “Neutrons, computers, and cats, that’s my personality,” she laughs. Work continues to fuel her passion. To borrow a favorite phrase from Spaceman Spiff, Trainer’s favorite “Calvin” avatar, Trainer’s approach to research has invariably been: “Another day, another mind-boggling adventure.”